Foreign Policy Magazine
In the nearly half-century history of Foreign Policy, the editors of this publication have never endorsed a candidate for political office. We cherish and fiercely protect this publication’s independence and its reputation for objectivity, and we deeply value our relationship with all of our readers, regardless of political orientation.
It is for all these reasons that FP’s editors are now breaking with tradition to endorse Hillary Clinton for the next president of the United States.
Our readers depend on FP for insight and analysis into issues of national security and foreign policy. We feel that our obligation to our readers thus extends now to making clear the great magnitude of the threat that a Donald Trump presidency would pose to the United States. The dangers Trump presents as president stretch beyond the United States to the international economy, to global security, to America’s allies, as well as to countless innocents everywhere who would be the victims of his inexperience, his perverse policy views, and the profound unsuitability of his temperament for the office he seeks. [snip]
Indeed, we are not the first to say it, but Trump is the worst major-party candidate this republic has ever produced. [snip]
Hillary Clinton is a quality candidate who is unquestionably well-prepared to lead this country. What is more, we do not think it is a small thing that by her election she will be righting a deep wrong that has compromised U.S. democracy since its inception: the exclusion of women from its highest offices. Were she to be elected as this country’s first woman president, not only would it be historic and send an important signal about both inclusiveness and Americans’ commitment to electing candidates who have distinguished themselves on their merits, but she would enter office having already put down one great threat to the United States of America — the grotesque and deeply disturbing prospect of a Donald Trump presidency. (our emphasis)The Latin Builders Association (Florida)
In the latest sign of the GOP’s loosening grip on Florida’s Cuban-American community, a prominent Miami-based group of Hispanic builders is endorsing the Democratic presidential nominee for the first time in its 45-year history, according to people familiar with the decision.
The support from the Latin Builders Association gives Hillary Clinton a symbolic boost before her visit to Miami on Tuesday, and it puts a damper on a two-day trip by Republican nominee Donald Trump this week through the nation’s largest swing state. [snip]
... [T]he forthcoming announcement by the non-partisan group is notable because of its close ties to the Republican political establishment for decades. Recent endorsements include GOP presidential candidates Rick Santorum in 2012 and John McCain in 2008. The group includes major backers of two of Mr. Trump’s former rivals for the GOP nomination, former Gov. Jeb Bush and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. (our emphasis)Putting country before party. Refreshing.
